Local Sustainable Communities Org (LOSCO)

❝𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺❞ We are pleased to be part of the inaugural professorial lecture celebrating Professor @olaro_charles’ appointment as Professor of Practice in Health Services Management at Clarke International University. Held under the theme “Reimagining Health Services Management: 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢,” the lecture is exploring how effective leadership and health services management can strengthen health systems, improve coordination across healthcare institutions and ensure that available resources translate into accessible, equitable and quality care. The discussions are also highlighting the importance of building management capacity, strengthening referral systems and connecting policy, resources and service delivery to improve patients’ experiences and health outcomes. Follow proceedings live » youtu.be/q_T5bFipLiE #InauguralLecture #HealthSystemsStrengthening

Self-care starts with taking care of your health! Through dance and movement, CEHURD joined the 5th Breast Cancer Awareness Public Dance Workout to promote self-care, encourage early detection and celebrate the resilience of cancer survivors. Thank you to Uganda Women's Cancer Support Organisation (@UWOCASOfficial) and everyone who participated in raising breast cancer awareness. #MoveForHer #SelfCare #EarlyDetectionSavesLives

CEHURD has participated in the 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐨𝐮𝐭 organised by the Uganda Women’s Cancer Support Organisation (@UWOCASOfficial) under the theme“𝑴𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑯𝒆𝒓: 𝑬𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒚 𝑫𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔” Launched in 2022, the annual dance workout brings together cancer survivors, families, partners and the public to raise awareness, promote early detection and mobilise support for people affected by cancer. Founded by breast cancer survivors in 2006, UWOCASO supports women affected by cancer and their families through awareness, counselling, supportive care and advocacy. In Uganda, up to 89% of women with breast cancer are diagnosed at a late stage, making timely detection and access to care especially important. Through this initiative, we join other stakeholders in emphasising the need for regular screening, timely diagnosis and treatment, while celebrating the resilience of survivors. #MoveForHer #BreastCancerAwareness #EarlyDetectionSavesLives

❝When you work in human rights, you become emotionally invested in the work. You listen to people’s painful experiences, witness injustice and carry these stories long after leaving the courtroom. We celebrate victories and landmark judgments, but we rarely talk about what the work costs the lawyers themselves, their families, their relationships and their peace of mind. We cannot keep celebrating sacrifice without asking what that sacrifice is costing. Lawyers are human beings too. They need space to rest, people they can talk to and institutions that care about the people doing the work, not just the work itself. We must also prepare the next generation to take over, transfer the knowledge we have accumulated and build institutions that can sustain the work beyond individual leaders. Eventually, we all have to step aside, and the question should not simply be what happens to us, but what happens to the work. We must continue defending human rights, but we cannot destroy ourselves in the process. The work matters, justice matters and human rights matter, but the people doing the work matter too. Even those who fight for others need care, support and rest.❞ ~ Dr. Adrian Jjuuko, Lecturer School of law giving a key note speech at the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) training on “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠. #HealthAndTheLaw #ReproductiveJustice #CLETraining

Breast cancer does not have a single cause. It develops through a complex interaction of factors, including age, family history, inherited genetic changes, hormonal influences and certain lifestyle factors. However, many women diagnosed with breast cancer have no identifiable risk factors, making awareness and timely medical attention important for everyone. The scale is large. In 2022, an estimated 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide, and approximately 670,000 people died from the disease. In Uganda, an estimated 35,968 new cancer cases of all types were recorded in 2022, including 2,999 cases of breast cancer among women. Know what is normal for your breasts, seek medical attention promptly if you notice unusual changes. Early detection saves lives. Share this message with a woman you care about. #WorldBreastCancerDay | 19 October